In March 2021, Faiz Vaid of Third Pillar, reached out to the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne to find out what goods they could provide to Akwesasne that would most benefit our community members. The Third Pillar is a Toronto based non-profit organization operated by Muslims whose focus is on alleviating the pressures of poverty in their local community by routinely […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports zero (0) new active cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community as of April 9, 2021. Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 0Current Active: 9Total Cases: 283There have been no further COVID-19 related fatalities The Department of Health would like to remind the […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to welcome Licensed Practical Nurse Katie Kwetti:io Deer to the community. Ms. Deer is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from the Kahnawake Mohawk Territory and belongs to the Wolf Clan. Ms. Deer has recently graduated from Chateauguay Valley Career Education Centre (CVCEC) and has been employed for the past two years in the […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to welcome Dr. Marsha Wysote to the community. Dr. Wysote is originally from a small town in Northeastern Quebec, and is of mixed heritage: her father is Mi’gmaq from Listuguj, and her mother is Caucasian. “Unlike many people with whom I studied, I did not ever dream of being a doctor,” Dr. Wysote […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to appoint one youth council representative to represent the community of Akwesasne. Interested individuals are invited to submit their letter of interest and resume to Kuyra Chaussi at kuyra.chaussi@akwesasne.ca or by mail/in person to the Mohawk Government Offices located at 12 Akwesasne Street, Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0 by Thursday, April 22 at 5 p.m. For […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports five (5) new active cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community as of April 8, 2021. Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 5Current Active: 9Total Cases: 283There have been no further COVID-19 related fatalities The Department of Health would like to remind the […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) is informing the community that there will be a 3-day COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena open to all community members of Akwesasne. The vaccine clinic will take place on April 15, 16, 17, 2021, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and is by appointment only. Any adult community members (age 18 […]
Read moreOn Saturday April 3, 2021, the Joint Investigation Team of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police concluded an investigation into a cocaine trafficking operation in the District of Kana:takon (St. Regis). The investigation resulted in the arrest of two men and one female, all are residents of Akwesasne. At approximately 7:00 PM, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Services executed two search warrants simultaneously […]
Read moreOn Wednesday, April 7, 2021, Ontario Premier Ford announced that a state of emergency is being declared in Ontario and a province-wide stay-at-home order will go into effect as of 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, April 8th. The order will remain in effect for at least four weeks until May 6, 2021. COVID-19 cases are continuing to rise at alarming rates […]
Read moreAre you planning on canoeing or kayaking this summer? The MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program and Iakwa’shatste Youth Fitness have teamed up to bring the Paddling Prep program to the community. Sign up to receive an 8-week workout plan (designed specifically to get you physically ready for paddling) and gain access to weekly Zoom sessions focusing on safety, fun […]
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